I’m getting ready to wrap up this whole backtacking journey I’ve begun. I’ve finished my project and will mail it off today. I am honestly very glad I got involved. I feel like crafting has taken over a chunk of my life lately, but it fills a necessary slot for me. I’ve always felt more complete when I have a creative outlet and this certainly fits the bill. I also feel a great sense of accomplishment because I tackled a difficult pattern and didn’t let it get the best of me. I have come a long way from a month and a half ago when I wasn’t sure which line to cut out on when I cut out the pattern. I now know how to baste, top-stitch and make gusseted pockets (and more importantly, I know what gusseted pockets are). I’ve figured out how to make my own pattern and I can sew a basic zipper. My point is, I want my partner to know that this swap has been more to me than just an exchange of created goods. It’s been an introduction to an activity I will enjoy for a long time, I think.

I’ll post complete pics when she receives it all, but here’s a sneak peek:

Thanks again to the crafty gals who set this up!